Government agency data shows 37 natural disaster events for ZIP 85736 in Tucson, AZ. These include 14 floods, 13 wildfires, and 5 severe wind events. Total documented property damage amounts to $409.5K. These events have resulted in 1 recorded death and 1 injury.
With 14 recorded incidents (38% of all events), floods are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. Of these, 5 (36%) were rated at severity level 4 or 5 — the most intense on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for flood-related events here is 4/5 (severe). Flood-related events have caused a combined $252.5K in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to floods in this area. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Oct 12, 2025.
There have been 13 recorded wildfires in this area, representing 35% of all disaster events. Of these, 3 (23%) were rated at severity level 4 or 5 — the most intense on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for wildfire-related events here is 4/5 (severe). The most recent recorded wildfire occurred on Oct 23, 2024.
Tucson has experienced 5 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $157K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jun 30, 2009.
Tucson has experienced 3 hailstorms on record. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jul 16, 2022.
Tucson has experienced 2 tornadoes on record. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Jul 16, 1984.
The most significant disaster event on record for Tucson was 85 mph Thunderstorm Wind on Jun 30, 2009, which caused $150K in property damage.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 85736 has experienced 37 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include floods (14 events), wildfires (13 events), severe wind events (5 events), hailstorms (3 events), and tornadoes (2 events). The primary hazard is floods, which account for 38% of all recorded events.
Floods are the most frequently recorded hazard in Tucson, AZ, with 14 events documented. These events have caused a combined $252.5K in property damage.
Yes, Tucson (ZIP 85736) has 14 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $252.5K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Oct 12, 2025.
Tucson has 2 recorded tornado events in the historical record. The most recent tornado was recorded on Jul 16, 1984.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 85736 was 85 mph Thunderstorm Wind, which occurred on Jun 30, 2009. This event caused $150K in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 2/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $409.5K in property damage in the Tucson, AZ area (ZIP 85736). This figure is based on historical records from FEMA, NOAA Storm Events Database, and USGS, and covers events from the 1950s through the present. Actual damages may be higher, as not all events have complete damage assessments.
Data sourced from FEMA (disaster declarations, NFIP flood claims), NOAA Storm Events Database, USGS Earthquake Hazards Program, and NIFC wildfire records. Historical coverage varies by source, with most records beginning in the 1950s–1970s. Full methodology →